Alice Gerstenberg

Classic American Tales to Present Stories By Alcott And Bierce and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

From August 21 through August 28, Classic American Tales will present three different events in two different Cape May locations: The historic Dormer House B&B and The Cape May Public Library. Learn more!

Classic American Tales' Theater Workshop to be Presented at End of the Road Theater in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

Total strangers from various backgrounds and ages signed up for Classic American Tales’ (CAT) Theater Workshop, and here they are performing, script-in-hand, under the direction of CAT’s artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth, in Scene Night. 

THE OSTRICH World Premiere Cast And Creative Team Revealed
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025

The Terror Cottas and Chicago Park District have announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Ostrich, written by Wendy A. Schmidt and directed by Eileen Tull.

The 34th Annual RHINO FEST Returns June 2 �" July 1 At Four Chicago Venues
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2023

Curious Theatre Branch has announced the 34th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, playing June 2 - July 1, 2023 at four venues across Chicago. The month-long festival of shows will kick off with a special concert event on Wednesday, May 31 at Constellation Chicago (3111 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago) headlined by art/folk/cabaret act The Crooked Mouth. The full line-up will be announced shortly.

THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE Announced At Switchyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2022

Following up on a successful outdoor run of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Switchyard Theatre Company continues their inaugural season with the production of The Half-Life of Marie Curie. Written by Lauren Gunderson, “the most produced playwright in the country” according to Variety Magazine, the play brings to life the very human struggle of Madame Curie as she recovers from a nearly career-breaking scandal shortly before winning her second Nobel prize and helping her adopted country in the first World War.

3 World Premieres & 1 Chicago Premiere Announced for Theatre Above the Law 2022/23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022

A 30 seat Rogers Park theater is home to Theatre Above the Law. TATL is presenting 4 productions for their 7th season of Theatre. All performances will be held at the Jarvis Square Theater, 1439 W. Jarvis.

HE SAID AND SHE SAID Comes to The Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2021

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a new free 'screened' reading, live-streamed at no charge, with talkback to follow: HE SAID AND SHE SAID, by Alice Gerstenberg.

BWW Review: WOMEN AND ONE ACTS at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Andrea Stephenson - Mar 6, 2021

Join TAFE for their virtual production in honor of Women's History Month. Take a journey through the lives, loves, hopes, and dreams of a variety of women.

Metropolitan Playhouse Presents DECEIVERS by William C. deMille
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2021

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present its next free 'screened' readings, live-streamed at no charge, with talkback to follow: DECEIVERS, William C. DeMille.

Bakersfield Community Theatre Presents One-Act HE SAID AND SHE SAID on Facebook
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2020

Bakersfield Community Theatre recently presented HE SAID AND SHE SAID, a play in one-act by Alice Gerstenberg, on Facebook Live.

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present Free Screened Reading of THE PEOPLE by Susan Glaspell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2020

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present a free 'screened' reading of THE PEOPLE, a one-act play by Susan Glaspell, via live stream video, with talkback to follow, on Saturday, July 18th, 2020 at 8 PM, EST.

The Studio Theatre Presents VIRTUAL PLAY READING Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020

Enjoy a Free Virtual Play Reading every Friday at 1pm: This week, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol will present its seventh Virtual Play Reading with: Ever Young on Friday, June 12th at 1pm EDT.

Metropolitan Playhouse Presents Free Screened Reading of COMPROMISE by Willis Richardson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present a free 'screened' reading of COMPROMISE, by Willis Richardson--first African American playwright to have a drama produced on Broadway--via live stream video, with talkback to follow, on Saturday, June 13th, 2020 at 8 PM, EST.

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present Free Screened Reading of Alice Gerstenberg's EVER YOUNG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2020

In its ongoing series, Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present a free 'screened' reading of Alice Gerstenberg's EVER YOUNG, via live stream video, with talkback to follow, on Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at 8 PM, EST.

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present Screened Reading of CONSTANCY by Neith Boyce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2020

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present a free 'screened' reading of Neith Boyce's groundbreaking drama, CONSTANCY, via live stream video, with talkback to follow, on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 8 PM, EST.

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present Free Screened Reading of THE POTBOILER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present a free 'screened' reading of Alice Gerstenberg's popular comedy, THE POTBOILER, via live stream video, with talkback to follow, on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 8 PM, EST.

Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse Presents SUPPRESSED DESIRES, May 16
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2020

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will present a 'screened' reading of Susan Glaspell and George Cram Cook's one-act comedy, SUPPRESSED DESIRES, via live stream video, with special guest J ELLEN GAINOR participating in a post-show talk on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 8 PM, EST. Running Time: 40 minutes. Talkback to follow, including audience questions. Available via Zoom and YouTube.

Metropolitan Playhouse Will Present Zero Boy as Johnny Z
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2020

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents Zero Boy in the persona of Johnny Z, loveable gangster, hosting this week's sonic storytelling and improvisational repartee:

Metropolitan Will Present A Virtual Playhouse Double Feature This Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2020

Metropolitan will present a Virtual Playhouse Double Feature Saturday, May 2, 2020.

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present Zero Boy in New Live Stream Presentations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse will welcome Zero Boy to its on-line live-streaming presentations with a weekly show of sonic storytelling and improvisational repartee: